GETTYSBURG — In a battle of two unbeatens, the Greencastle-Antrim girls varsity volleyball team emerged victorious on Tuesday, defeating Gettysburg 3-1 to take sole possession of first place in the Mid-Penn Capital Division.

After dropping the opening set 25-23 — only G-A's second set loss of the season — the Blue Devils rose to the occasion, ripping off wins of 25-22, 25-16 and 25-22.

With the victory, G-A completes its first half of Capital Division play at 8-0 while improving to 9-0 overall. Following the loss, the Warriors now sit comfortably in second at 7-1.

"Gettysburg was definitely the best team we have played thus far and I'm so proud of the girls for working as a team to win this crucial game," G-A coach Katie Lutz said. "It was a really awesome game to watch and both teams played their hearts out."

The Blue Devils again utilized their wealth of talent, receiving contributions across the floor.

Leading the effort was the familiar duo of Nakita Gearhart and Morgynn McKenzie, who combined for 18 kills and 42 digs. Gearhart complemented her nine-kill, 24-dig performance by also adding six aces and three blocks, continuing to be one of the conference's premiere players.

Gabbie Hissong and Chloe Hoover also shined up front, each finishing with five kills to go along with Hissong's seven digs and Hoover's seven blocks.

Bailey Hopkins recorded 17 digs in the victory while Courtney Stump (seven digs), Ashlynn Schaeffer (three kills) and Abbey Pool (two kills, one block) each had an impact on the outcome.

The sophomore tandem of Erin Koons and Claudia Hissong shared the setting duties, with Koons dishing out 19 assists to Hissong's 10. Koons also dug up 10 shots for G-A.

Gettysburg won Tuesday's junior varsity match, notching set wins of 25-14 and 25-22.

Cierra Stoner finished with a team-high nine digs while Brooke Zeger recorded four digs and two kills. Brycelin Spidel added three kills for the Blue Devils and Corynn Schook served two aces.G-A will begin the second half of its Capital Division schedule on Thursday at Shippensburg.

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